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Definitions for beseem
bɪˈsimbe·seem
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Princeton's WordNet
befit, suit, beseemverb
accord or comport with
"This kind of behavior does not suit a young woman!"
Wiktionary
beseemverb
To appear, seem, look (with some qualifying word).
This inn beseems well for a weary traveller.
beseemverb
To be appropriate or creditable (without qualifying word).
Etymology: From be- + seem.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
To Beseemverb
To become; to be fit; to be decent for.
Etymology: beziemen, Dutch.
What form of speech, or behaviour, beseemeth us in our prayers to Almighty God? Richard Hooker, b. v. § 34.
This oversight
Beseems thee not, in whom such virtues spring. Edward Fairfax, b. i. stanz. 78.Verona’s ancient citizens
Cast by their brave beseeming ornaments. William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet.What thoughts he had, beseems not me to say;
Though some surmise he went to fast and pray. Dryden.
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beseem
Beseem is a verb which means to be suitable or appropriate for someone or something. It often describes conduct, behavior, or appearance that fits in with specific circumstances, customs, or societal norms.
Webster Dictionary
Beseemverb
literally: To appear or seem (well, ill, best, etc.) for (one) to do or to have. Hence: To be fit, suitable, or proper for, or worthy of; to become; to befit
Beseemverb
to seem; to appear; to be fitting
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Beseem
be-sēm′, v.t. to be seemly or fit for: to become: to be fit for or worthy of: (Spens.) to become or appear.—ns. Beseem′ing, Beseem′ingness—adv. Beseem′ingly.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of beseem in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of beseem in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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